A Nigerian woman has achieved the Guinness World Record for creating the longest hand-made wig.
Helen Williams crafted a wig that extended to 351.28 meters (1,152 feet 5 inches) in length.
Over 11 days and with a budget of two million naira (£2,000: $2,500), she meticulously crafted the hairpiece. It involved using 1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans of hair spray, 35 tubes of hair glue, and 6,250 hair clips.
“This achievement is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I still cannot believe it,” she said.
Although she had been a wigmaker for eight years, she confessed that the task was challenging and admitted to feeling exhausted throughout the process.
“Friends and family encouraged me. I did not want to let them down, so I maintained my focus. The outcome is the longest hand-made wig in the world,” she said.
Upon finishing the hairpiece, finding a suitable location to lay it out and measure it accurately posed a challenge. She ultimately decided to lay it out on a highway connecting the cities of Lagos and Abeokuta on July 7th.
Guinness World Records confirmed the record on Tuesday.
Ms. Williams showcased the wig in her office, allowing people to visit and admire her remarkable achievement.
Earlier this year, Hilda Baci garnered attention in Nigeria by setting the world record for non-stop cooking. However, her achievement was surpassed by Irishman Alan Fisher a few weeks ago.
